The Deputy Prime Minister’s visiting North East businesses today announcing plans to spend government money on manufacturing in County Durham. One of them is the Siemens plant… Read more “Nick Clegg Visits County Durham Manufacturing”
Category: Journalism
Graham Wylie: Why Newcastle Needs a Home for Heart Patient Children
The Sick Children’s Trust and Children’s Heart Unit Fund are trying to raise 2 million pounds to build a Home from Home at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital. The… Read more “Graham Wylie: Why Newcastle Needs a Home for Heart Patient Children”
No More Lollipop Man for Darras Hall
Teachers and parents at a Northumberland school are angry that from today children are crossing the B road in front of their school without a lollipop man.… Read more “No More Lollipop Man for Darras Hall”
Prince Charles Creates Wildflower Meadows
Prince Charles wants to create over 60 new Wildflower Meadows. Prince Charles is commemorating the 60th anniversary of his mum’s Coronation by creating a wildflower meadow in… Read more “Prince Charles Creates Wildflower Meadows”
Northumberland County Show Moves to Bywell
After years of taking over Corbridge for the Bank Holiday Northumberland County Show was in a new place. It’s one of Northumberland’s biggest events – attracting families from all… Read more “Northumberland County Show Moves to Bywell”
Trinity Square Opens in Gateshead
The transformation of Gateshead Town Centre has reached a landmark with the opening of the new Trinity Square development. The site used to be dominated by the… Read more “Trinity Square Opens in Gateshead”
Hadrian’s Wall Trail Turns 10
A national trail through some of the North-East most stunning scenery is celebrating its tenth birthday. The 84-mile Hadrian’s Wall trail now attracts around 11,000 end-to-end walkers… Read more “Hadrian’s Wall Trail Turns 10”
Scientists Warn of Alarming Wildlife Loss
Scientists are warning we are losing our wildlife at an alarming rate. The stark warning comes in a report published by a coalition of leading conservation and… Read more “Scientists Warn of Alarming Wildlife Loss”
North East Fails To Attract Tourists
We like to think the North-East is a fantastic place to visit but figures out from VisitBritain this morning suggest overseas visitors are going elsewhere. Only Newcastle… Read more “North East Fails To Attract Tourists”
Murton Pit Closures: 20 Years On
It’s been 20 years since the closure of Easington Colliery. Westoe pit in South Shields closed the same month. By the end of the year Vane Tempest… Read more “Murton Pit Closures: 20 Years On”
Fiona Marley Paterson 